gIzzE
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2004
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- Location
- Norfolk, UK
- Car
- BMW F11 Touring + Porsche 911 Carrera S + Toyota Alphard Camper
I bought a set of 19" ML wheels for my W163 last week, but have decided I am going to swap the car shortly, so no point putting these on as they won't add value.
The wheels are used but in excellent condition, the tyres are new, they were off a delivery mileage car that had some General Grabbers fitted.
The tyres are stunning, really good on mpg, extremely comfortable and almost silent (68db rating which is as good as it gets for a 19") size is 235.55.19 instead of the 255.50.19 standard.
The slightly narrower style improves handling, rids any tramlining, reduces fuel consumption and makes them more comfy and quiet.
These cost me just over £840 and that was after waiting for a good price on rims.
Rememeber these 4x4 tyres have over 8mm new and the wear markers are at 3mm, so all those wheels on eBay that say '4mm tread remaining' may as well say 'tyres need binning'.
The new tyres have been fitted and balanced, and there are longer wheel bolts (16 of them, no locking nuts) for anyone who is thinking of putting these on a W163 or W166.
Please note, some W163s have bigger brakes, ML500 and 'some' facelift cars, these would need a 20mm spacer fitted. Guy on ebay sells them for £49 with the bolts.
I think that covers everything?
Oh, I am located in Norfolk, but would meet up somewhere if it helps, around the A14/M11 area maybe.
These are them before cleaned up and new tyres fitted.
Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV 235/55 R19 105V XL - mytyres.co.uk
Halfords Autocentres | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV XL (235/55 R19 105V)
Obviously I would love to get my £840 back, but I am realistic, so will always listen to offers.
I would hope to get £675.
Other options is a set of 20" ML wheels.
They have Pirellis fitted with around 5mm on one set and 6mm on the other.
They need a refurb but still look good.
£675 for those and the old man will have the 19's for a bit more comfort and brand new tyres.
The wheels are used but in excellent condition, the tyres are new, they were off a delivery mileage car that had some General Grabbers fitted.
The tyres are stunning, really good on mpg, extremely comfortable and almost silent (68db rating which is as good as it gets for a 19") size is 235.55.19 instead of the 255.50.19 standard.
The slightly narrower style improves handling, rids any tramlining, reduces fuel consumption and makes them more comfy and quiet.
These cost me just over £840 and that was after waiting for a good price on rims.
Rememeber these 4x4 tyres have over 8mm new and the wear markers are at 3mm, so all those wheels on eBay that say '4mm tread remaining' may as well say 'tyres need binning'.
The new tyres have been fitted and balanced, and there are longer wheel bolts (16 of them, no locking nuts) for anyone who is thinking of putting these on a W163 or W166.
Please note, some W163s have bigger brakes, ML500 and 'some' facelift cars, these would need a 20mm spacer fitted. Guy on ebay sells them for £49 with the bolts.
I think that covers everything?
Oh, I am located in Norfolk, but would meet up somewhere if it helps, around the A14/M11 area maybe.
These are them before cleaned up and new tyres fitted.

Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV 235/55 R19 105V XL - mytyres.co.uk
Halfords Autocentres | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV XL (235/55 R19 105V)
Obviously I would love to get my £840 back, but I am realistic, so will always listen to offers.
I would hope to get £675.
Other options is a set of 20" ML wheels.
They have Pirellis fitted with around 5mm on one set and 6mm on the other.
They need a refurb but still look good.
£675 for those and the old man will have the 19's for a bit more comfort and brand new tyres.